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OTHER RESOURCES

LexisNexis (1-800-562-1197) - To purchase the complete “OhioLiquor Laws and Rules” book - updated annually.

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETYINVESTIGATIVE UNIT

1970 W. Broad St., 4th FloorColumbus, OH 43223

www.oiu.ohio.gov

Responsible for the enforcement of the majority of Ohio’s liquor laws andrules and conducting investigations at licensed and non-licensed locationsthroughout the state. The unit also has responsibility for enforcing USDAfood stamp laws and investigating allegations of criminal misconduct in-volving food stamps, and has the authority to investigate tobacco salesviolations throughout the state.

Please contact this unit for information on the laws relating to advertising,after-hour sales, drugs, food stamps, gambling, happy hour promotions,improper conduct/entertainment, sales to intoxicated persons, Sunday sales,underage sales, tobacco sales, etc.

Enforcement agents from the Department of Public Safety issue adminis-trative citation notices to liquor permit holders for alleged violations ofOhio’s liquor laws and rules. These administrative citation charges areheard before the Ohio Liquor Control Commission (see explanation be-low). Enforcement agents can also criminally charge individuals observedbreaking liquor laws or other related offenses. They either arrest themand take them into custody or, more commonly in lieu of arrest, issue asummons to appear in court. Criminal charges are heard in local courtand individuals found guilty are subject to fines or imprisonment. Criminalcharges against individuals under age 18 are heard in juvenile court andare subject to punishment as ordered by the juvenile court judge.

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Enforcement HOTLINE to Report Violations 1-877-464-6677

OHIO

Akron Enforcement Office 330/644-0318P.O. Box 26365Akron, OH 44319

Athens Enforcement Office 740/797-2880P.O. Box 99The Plains, OH 45780

Cincinnati Enforcement Office 513/942-0610P.O. Box 1337West Chester, OH 45069

Cleveland Enforcement Office 440/526-8755P.O. Box 41036Brecksville, OH 44141

Columbus Central Office 614/644-24151970 W. Broad Street Columbus, OH 43223

Columbus Enforcement Office 614/644-24131583 Alum Creek Drive Columbus, OH 43209

Toledo Enforcement Office 419/866-99076224 Merger Dr.Holland, OH 43528

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LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION77 S. High St., 18th Floor

Columbus OH 43215(614) 466-3132 Fax: (614) 466-4564

www.lcc.ohio.gov

The Liquor Control Commission, which is a neutral and independent agencycomposed of three members appointed by the Governor to six-year termswith the advise and consent of the Senate, serves both judicial and legis-lative functions.

The Commission hears citation cases concerning alleged violations of Ohio’sliquor laws and rules. The Commission considers the merits of each caseand has the authority to suspend or revoke the liquor permit if it finds thepermit holder guilty. The Commission can also impose a monetary fine inlieu of suspension depending upon the permit holder’s prior citation record.In addition, the Commission hears appeals from permit applicants or leg-islative authorities concerning actions or orders of the Department of Com-merce, Division of Liquor Control, as well as appeals on the non-renewalof liquor permits for failure to pay sales taxes. Commission decisions aremailed within 45 days after the hearing, and may be appealed to the FranklinCounty Court of Common Pleas.

The Commission also has general policy-making powers, and promul-gates rules under the Ohio Administrative Code regarding liquor produc-tion, sales restrictions, minimum sales mark-up, liquor advertising and othermatters related to the manufacture, distribution and sale of beer, wine andspirituous liquor.

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OHIO ATTORNEY GENERALLIQUOR UNIT

30 E. Broad St., 26th FloorColumbus, OH 43215

(614) 466-2980 Fax: (614) 728-9470www.ag.state.oh.us

Responsible for the prosecution of all violation/citation cases before theLiquor Control Commission. This unit sends questionnaires to the citedpermit holder asking whether the permit holder intends to admit or denythe charges at the Commission hearing. The Liquor Unit schedules allhearings before the Commission, and sends the hearing notice to the per-mit holder, as well as to permit holder’s counsel. In addition, this unit willsubpoena any witnesses required to attend the Commission hearing.

This unit represents the Division of Liquor Control on any appeals ofDivision decisions before the Commission, and represents the Commis-sion on any appeals of Commission decisions through the court system.

Responsible for processing the civilian identification/fingerprint cardsof all liquor permit applicants to check for criminal records.

Bureau of Criminal Identification (740) 845-2000and Investigation (BCI & I) SectionP. O. Box 365London, OH 43140

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OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION30 E. Broad St.

Columbus, OH 43215www.tax.ohio.gov

For information on the collection of the combined state and localsales and use taxes, sales and/or withholding tax returns, liabilities,delinquencies and payments:

Sales and Use Tax Division (614) 466-735120th floor Fax (614) 466-4977

For information on the administration of the excise taxes on beer,wine and mixed beverages:

Excise Tax Division (614) 466-350319th floor Fax (614) 752-8644

For information on the administration of the corporate franchise tax:

Corporate Franchise Tax Audit Division (614) 433-76171030 Freeway Dr. N. Fax (614) 433-7771Columbus, OH 43229

OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE30 E. Broad St., 14th Floor

Columbus, OH 43215www.sos.state.oh.us

For information on certificates of good standing, articles of incorpo-ration, certificate of authority to do business in Ohio, certificate ofcontinued existence, and certificates of partnership:

Corporation Services (614) 466-3910 Fax (614) 466-3899

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For information on local option elections, petitions and filings:

Elections - General Information (614) 466-2585 Fax (614) 466-2892

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICESBUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TAX

4300 Kimberly ParkwayColumbus, OH 43232

www.jfs.ohio.gov

For information on unemployment compensation tax liens and othercollection related issues:

U.C. Tax Bureau, Collections Section (614) 466-2319 Fax (614) 466-2783

For information on filing employer contributions for unemploymentcompensation tax:

U.C. Tax Bureau, Contribution Section (614) 466-2319Determination Unit Fax (614) 752-4811

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND

TRADE BUREAU (TTB)www.ttb.gov/nrc

For information on the special occupational tax:

Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) (513) 684-3334National Revenue Center Toll Free 1-877-882-3277550 Main Street, Suite 8002Cincinnait, OH 45202

Answers to Frequent Questions

Permits and Fees

Permits in Safekeeping

Server Training

List of Registered Beer and Wine Products

Division Brochures/Printed Materials

Permit Information and Resource Directory

Safe Alcohol Sales Training booklet

Permit Quota

Please visit the Ohio Division of Liquor Control’s Web pageat www.com.ohio.gov/liqr for additional information including

the following:

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control6606 Tussing Road

P.O. Box 4005Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068-9005

An Equal Opportunity Employer & ADA Service Provider1-800-750-0750 (TTY/TDD)

Revised: 1/11

Ohio Department of CommerceDivision of Liquor Control

John R. Kasich, GovernorAndre T. Porter, Director